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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1891
Page
4
A graceful maiden surveys past years and current styles as she browses the counters piled high with brilliant wares. She receives polite attention from staff and shoppers, guided by long experience to Henry I Cohen's, where she finds what she “oughter.”
The Wilson Theatre Co will perform at the opera house next week in an entirely new repertoire. Prices are 10 20 and 30 cents. Local residents are urged to attend as the company promises stronger acting and better entertainment than ever before.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers issued invitations for a Halloween party at Odd Fellows hall. The event, held Saturday evening, October 31st, will feature refreshments, dancing, and a social time. Tickets including supper are 75 cents per couple.
Mrs Sarah Langtree, wife of C J Langtree, of Pillager area, died Monday Oct 26 from heart failure at age 57. Her remains were buried in Evergreen Cemetery after funeral services at the M E church. The Langtrees lived here several years and he worked for the N P company at the roundhouse. She was mourned by many friends in the community.
The annual meeting at Mrs. B. A. Ferris’s home elected A. E. Losey as president N. D. Root as vice president T. J. Sharkey secretary and A. F. Ferris treasurer. The treasurer’s report shows nearly $700 receipts and $500 expenditures with about $200 treasury balance. A new church organ was purchased, a standout instrument in the city.
The Royalton Banner reports O. H. Havill found his home greeted by a band and Boyd's team drawing a canopy carriage. A dispatch supposedly announcing his marriage caused the celebration, but Havill denies any marriage and calls it a large joke while leading the boys in good humor.
Mr J E Edwards and Miss Lillie Priest united in matrimony at the bride’s parents home in Southeast Brainerd on Thursday evening Oct 29 Rev W M Wright officiating. The wedding was small with intimate friends present. The groom works at the N P shops and is highly regarded. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Priest, is well known and popular in local social circles. The couple’s families traveled to the ceremony and guests wished them happiness.
Charles Taylor of Chicago and Miss Winona Appleton daughter of Reuben Crepes married in Ft Madison with Rev Dr Geo D Stewart officiating. Bride wore brown camel hair dress, wedding march by Lena Becker. After a serenade, couple left for Chicago at 9 30 and will reside at 141 Garfield Boulevard. The event followed by a sumptuous wedding feast and many congratulations.
Crowded house praises the Wilson Theatre Company for a dramatic portrayal of Southern life in White Slave at the Princess. Performers Little Det Farley Miss Vearl Hight and Mr Ed O’Conner receive encores. upcoming shows include Silver Spur Only a Farmer’s Daughter Noble Outcasts with prices 10 20 and 30 cents and Galley Slave on Monday evening.
A fragment notes The Enter prise offers the celebrated Swepisu Kyacxe Bread for sale along with fresh cheese from Cali at C. H. Paine & Co. A large line of clothing is also advertised at Cale's.
A traveler in Peru reports a labor scene in the Rimac valley where an oxen team plows hills and exposes tubers. Six Indian workers gather potatoes with no proper containers, placing five to six per trip in hats or hands while an overseer watches in dignified idleness.
A note on personal responsibility contrasts with several local ads. C. H. Paine & Co. opens Full Cream, Brick, Swiss and Limberger cheese. D. M. Clark & Co. offers chimney cleaning and a variety of goods. Day's carries Henrietta shoes and men use 25 cent neckwear. L. J. Cale posts new dry goods. The Enterprise touts lower prices and added soap value. Baby carriages arrive. Day's and The Enterprise promote low prices on pants, carpets, and paints.
A jumble of old notes and ads mentions cyclone safety points near cellars, fresh air and sunshine as medicine, gaslight quips, the Wisconsin Central rail line, and bargain millinery at Mrs. H. Theviot. Also references to fall samples at Gre. N. Day and L. J. Cale’s new stand with gear for sale at Hoffman's, plus a ladies’ kid button shoe sale.
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